Senior Director, Internal Audit

Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead our internal audit function and drive enterprise-wide risk management initiatives. This strategic role will be instrumental in strengthening our SOX compliance framework and maturing our internal audit function. The ideal candidate will bring deep IT audit expertise to support Discord's technology-driven business model while building and leading a world-class internal audit organization. This role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.

What You'll Be Doing

• Enhance and optimize Discord's existing SOX compliance framework, driving continuous improvements to streamline and reduce compliance burden, while ensuring effective design and operation of internal controls over financial reporting


• Lead SOX testing programs and coordinate with external auditors to ensure successful compliance assessments


• Develop and implement risk-based audit methodologies to evaluate control effectiveness


• Leverage IT audit expertise to assess technology controls, cybersecurity posture, and data governance practices


• Conduct audits of critical IT systems, applications, and infrastructure supporting Discord's platform


• Evaluate cloud security controls, API governance, and third-party technology vendor risk management


• Assess privacy controls and data protection measures in compliance with global regulations

What you should have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field; CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification strongly preferred


• 10+ years of progressive internal audit experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles


• Demonstrated expertise in SOX compliance and financial controls testing in public company environments


• Strong background in IT audit, including experience with cloud technologies, cybersecurity controls, and data governance


• Experience developing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management programs


• Knowledge of global ESG reporting frameworks and sustainability disclosure requirements


• Proven track record of building and scaling audit functions in high-growth technology companies

Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties). Relocation assistance may be available.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $240,000 to $270,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.

Why Discord? 

Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!

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